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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.40, 453.60 and 310.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.40, 453.60 and 310.16 is: 428.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.40 : 453.60 = 310.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.40/453.60 = 310.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.40x = 453.60 × 310.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.40x = 140,688.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,688.58/328.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.41

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